CVE-2000-0296
fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names...
CVE-2000-0296 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Michael A. Gumienny Fcheck, published March 31, 2000. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.48%, the 42nd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.48%EPSS, 42nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck.
- Record
CVE-2000-0296- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck.
- Record
CVE-2000-0296- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2000-0295No score
fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck.
- Record
EUVD-2000-0295- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-j27w-32qp-vhccNo score
fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names...
fcheck allows local users to gain privileges by embedding shell metacharacters into file names that are processed by fcheck.
- Record
GHSA-j27w-32qp-vhcc- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.